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Santa Cruz Guitar Company Brad Paisley Pre-War Model Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case
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A great signature guitar should reveal something meaningful about the musician behind it, and the Santa Cruz Guitar Company Brad Paisley Pre-War Model reflects an artist whose acoustic playing is every bit as accomplished as his celebrated electric work. Paisley has built his reputation on precision, speed, musicality, and an unmistakably country-rooted sense of phrasing, making his partnership with Richard Hoover and the craftspeople at Santa Cruz a particularly natural one. Rather than attaching his name to a conventional production model, Paisley worked with the small California builder to create a personalized interpretation of its Pre-War Dreadnough: An instrument shaped by his priorities as a working musician and his appreciation for responsible, highly skilled guitar making.
The Pre-War concept itself reaches back to the qualities players prize in the great American dreadnoughts: immediacy, authority, openness, and the ability to project without sacrificing musical detail. Santa Cruz approaches that tradition through the perspective of a boutique workshop, where careful material selection and responsive construction are intended to bring out the individual character of the instrument rather than simply reproduce a vintage formula. Paisley's version adds his own priorities to that foundation, resulting in a dreadnought designed to reward an articulate right hand and remain composed when the music calls for speed, power, or subtlety.
Tonally, players can expect a voice with the projection and low-end authority associated with a strong dreadnought, but with the clarity and separation necessary to keep individual notes intelligible inside complex chords and rapid passages. There is plenty of headroom for an aggressive flatpicker, while the guitar's responsiveness makes it equally compelling when the arrangement becomes more restrained. That combination makes it especially appealing for traditional and contemporary country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, acoustic rock, and singer-songwriter work. In an ensemble, its focused projection can help a guitar occupy its own musical space; in the studio, its definition makes it well suited to arrangements where every picked note needs to retain its identity.
What ultimately distinguishes the B/PW is the way Paisley's personality has been incorporated without turning the guitar into a novelty piece. Its Western-inspired touches provide a connection to the artist, but the larger story is one of serious acoustic craftsmanship and a shared respect for the traditions that shaped American guitar music. It can be approached as a collectible for country music fans, but its greater appeal may be as a high-level working instrument: One created for players who appreciate the power of a classic dreadnought yet want the nuance, responsiveness, and individuality associated with Santa Cruz. It is a signature model whose strongest argument is not the famous name attached to it, but what it offers when someone sits down and plays it. This 2026 Brad Paisley Pre-War Model is available at Haggerty's Music and includes a custom hardshell case.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Electronics: None
- Bracing: Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing
- Cutaway: None
Body
- Body Shape: Pre-War Dreadnought
- Top Material: Bear Claw German Spruce
- Top Finish: Buffed
- Top Color: Tinted
- Back & Sides Material: Indian Rosewood
- Back Configuration: 2-Piece with Zipper Back Stripe
- Back & Sides Finish: Clear, Buffed
- Bracing: Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing
- Binding Material: Ivoroid
- Rosette: Violin Purfle Combo
Neck
- Neck Profile: V with Volute
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Taper: 1.75" at Nut, 2.188" at 14th Fret
- Neck Depth: 0.835" at 1st Fret, 0.923" at 9th Fret
- Scale Length: 25.375"
- Nut Width: 1.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: SCGC Symbol at 5th Fret
- Fingerboard Binding: Black
- Fingerboard Spacing: 2.188" at 14th Fret
- Neck Finish: Clear, Matte
- Neck Joint: Set-Neck
- Headstock: Solid Square Peghead
- Headstock Binding: None
- Headplate Inlay: Custom Cowboy Hat
- Headplate Finish: Ebony Overlay, Clear Buffed Finish
Hardware
- Bridge Style: Acoustic Belly
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Pins: Ebony with Pearloid Dots
- Saddle: Bone
- Nut Material: Bone
- Tuners: Nickel Waverly Open-Gear Tuners
- Pickguard: Tortoise
Miscellaneous
- Electronics: None
- Strings: SCGC Mid Tension
- Case/Gig Bag: Custom Paisley Hardshell Case
- Serial Number: 8207
- Manufacture Date: 2026
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Santa Cruz Guitar Company Brad Paisley Pre-War Model Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case
$8,060.00
Customer reviews
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What players say after the guitar arrives
“This is a beautiful guitar…appreciate the free setup and quick ship! Would purchase from this seller again…THANKS!”
“Thank you too for a wonderful experience and an amazing guitar. I appreciate the quick shipment and great customer service.”
“Very fast shipping, arrived in perfect condition, extremely well set up, no adjustments needed at all! Plays and looks great, exactly as advertised.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you set up every guitar before it ships?
Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.
How accurate are your condition descriptions?
We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.
Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
How do you ship instruments?
Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.
Are you an authorized dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.
Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?
Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.
How long have you been in business?
Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Do you offer instrument repair?
Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.
What brands do you carry?
Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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